Do hemorrhoids cause back pain, belly pain, anal pain or headache?
Hemorrhoids also called “piles” can very discomforting to someone who has it. Aside from the uneasiness it bring, hemorrhoids, especially external hemorrhoids (those that lie along the anus) can cause a lot of pain. Although some may experience tolerable amount of pain, some can suffer severely particularly those who have thrombosed piles. Internal hemorrhoids (those that form from small veins far enough inside the rectum) on the other hand, usually do not cause pain because of the lack of nerve endings on this area of the body.
What really causes the pain? Since the anus has many nerve endings, once blood clotted on the external piles, the skin stretches from its normal size to accommodate the clot and the accompanying swelling causing the pain. The passing of stool can also worsen the pain because it can brush up against the blocking hemorrhoid and it can also further increase occurrence of prolapsing internal hemorrhoids.
Now, pain commonly attributed to this condition is not just confined in the anal region. Some sufferers actually claim they also experience radiating pain on the back, the stomach and in some instances, in the head.
Although the link between back pain, stomach pain and headache with piles is somewhat dubious, it may come from the notion that piles may require so much blood flow that it actually drains blood from the muscles of the back, the stomach and the cranial region. Less blood means less supply of oxygen, nutrients and natural pain killers on those said regions of the body.
Aside from the lack of blood flow from these parts, it may also be linked with the proximity of the hemorrhoid to the back and to some extent, the stomach. Since the anal region is near the coccyx or tailbone, most sufferers associate anal pain with back pain. Along with prolonged sitting causing pressure on the external hemorrhoids, most sufferer attribute back pain as one of the most common symptoms.
Just like with back pain, hemorrhoid-associated stomach pain does not have a clear connection. Since constipation is often a contributing factor with the presence of piles, it may be misinterpreted as stomach pain. Constipated patients may feel a feeling of fullness, a bloated stomach and eventually abdominal pain. Piles in turn block the passing of stool in the rectum further aggravating constipation. It may also be due to the presence of an underlying disease of which symptoms both include stomach pain and piles. It is best to consult a doctor and be properly diagnosed to which what really causes the pain.
Along with constipation and the blockage in the rectum or anus, most sufferers strain or exert more than enough effort when passing stool causing them to experience stress that can in turn trigger headache.
Although pain in itself is discomforting, pain is actually a good signal that something is wrong with the body. And pain associated with hemorrhoids although it may not be directly caused by it, might indicate that there is an underlying disease that needs proper attention and treatment. No matter how one look at it, piles and pain are two things that would prompt you to consult a doctor.
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